This is a narrative account of twentieth-century world history, with extensive
coverage given to the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle
East. The book s unique analytical framework follows a country by country format
through each era of the twentieth century. Offers information to students that
describe the major themes in world history during the twentieth century,
including the struggles of nation-building among the countries that won
independence and the growth of global communication. Major shaping forces of the
century have been dealt with in a very simple manner.